**Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres Preview**
*Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT — Buffalo, New York*
The Buffalo Sabres will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening in an Atlantic Division showdown. Buffalo enters the game with a 4-4-1 overall record and a strong 4-2-0 mark at home. The Sabres recently saw Tage Thompson deliver a two-goal performance in their 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Defensively, Buffalo has been solid, ranking fifth in the league while averaging 12.1 penalty minutes per game. The Sabres are looking to build on their home success in this matchup.
The Blue Jackets come into Buffalo with a 4-4 overall record and a 3-1-0 mark on the road. They have struggled slightly in close games, holding a 1-2-0 record in contests decided by a single goal.
This game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
**Injuries:**
– Sabres: None listed
– Blue Jackets: None listed
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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